ENDOSCOPY - LPN/RN

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital, Idaho Falls, ID, is seeking an Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures. The role includes IV starts, pre-procedure medications, and detailed patient education.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals during recovery, managing post-sedation care, and ensuring safe discharge to home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current LPN or RN license in Idaho.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Endoscopy or perioperative experience preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Basic math skills for dosage calculations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures.
• Start and monitor IVs; administer pre-procedure medications.
• Perform pre-procedure instruction and explain patient rights and procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and provide post-procedure care and pain management.
• Educate patient and family; ensure safe discharge to home.
• Collaborate cooperatively with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

IV administration

Team collaboration

Education

LPN or RN license (Idaho)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Accredited Nursing Program, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care to patients being admitted for endoscopic and ophthalmic procedures as well as following discharge from the endoscopy/ ophthalmology procedure room in either an asleep but arrousable post procedure state or an awake post sedation state through discharge to home. During the admission process the nursing role focuses on assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-procedure problems. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-procedure medications, performing pre-procedure instruction and explanation of the patient’s rights and procedures. During the recovery phase upon discharge from the endoscopy suite/ ophthalmology operating room, the nurse is responsible for monitoring vital signs, providing pain management, providing patient and family education, and ensuring the safety of the patient until discharge into the vehicle of a responsible driver. He/she must facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Experience: Special training or experience in endoscopic/ perioperative environments, preferred. Knowledge and understanding of sedated patient care, including medication action; side effects, reversal agents, and precautions is required.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.
• Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic Math Skills, dosage calculations.
• Mental Capabilities: Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing work flows due to changes in the schedule.
• Interpersonal: Works well with others.
• Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.